Prisoner Bites Off and Tears Part of Another Inmate's Ear Over Meal Dispute
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
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- An inmate bit off and tore part of another prisoner's ear over a meal.
- The victim suffered severe injuries requiring skin graft surgery.
- The assailant faces charges of aggravated assault.
- The accused is also awaiting trial for attempted murder.
- The incident occurred at the Nitzan detention facility.
An inmate at the Nitzan detention facility, Akram Zahayka, is accused of brutally attacking another detainee during a dispute over a meal. The incident occurred when Zahayka allegedly punched the victim in the head and then bit his right ear, tearing off the upper part of the auricle. The severed portion of the ear fell to the blood-covered floor of the cell. Other inmates reportedly restrained the complainant, believing he intended to attack Zahayka.
The victim sustained severe injuries that could not be reattached and required skin graft surgery. Zahayka is charged with intentionally causing severe bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement, specifically "aggravated assault." During the investigation, Zahayka initially denied the allegations before invoking his right to remain silent.
Liora Komcha, a prosecutor from the Central District Attorney's Office, stated that the incident speaks for itself, highlighting the trivial nature of the dispute that led to the severe assault. Zahayka is currently being held in custody pending the outcome of proceedings in another case where he is accused of attempted murder.
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